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Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures

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Overview

Your local, knowledgeable guide will pick you up & take you on a full-day adventure through Alaska’s history, culture, and unforgettable experiences. We’ll begin by visiting the Alaska Pipeline. After a gold mine , where you’ll learn the rich story of Fairbanks’ gold rush roots including the era of Felix Pedro the traditions that helped build Alaska. Enjoying a charming ride on a small train inspired by Alaska’s rail history, traveling on your way to the gold panning area. Here, you’ll have the chance to pan for gold yourself & yes, you’ll take your gold home with you as a real Alaskan souvenir! Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, featuring vintage cars, elegant historic clothing, and unforgettable. Then we’ll head to the Large Animal Research Station to see & learn about incredible animals up close including musk ox, reindeer, caribou, while learning about their role in Alaska’s culture and environment. Finish the day Great Alaska Bowl Company, creations made from Alaska.

What's Included

  • Admission fee
  • Meals Final drop-off is included at your hotel or a dinner location of your choice in Fairbanks. Additional transportation after drop-off is not included. Food drinks are not included in price.
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Pickup is included from select Fairbanks hotels and airbnb within city limits. Please be ready in the main lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will also send a text when on the way. If you have any questions, call or text 907-590-9411.

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Gold Dredge 8

Start your gold rush adventure aboard a replica of the Tanana Valley Railroad train, then enjoy a fun, hands-on gold panning experience with a live demonstration and time to pan for real gold yourself. Afterward, explore the mining museum and get an up-close look at the famous Gold Dredge 8 and of course Souvenir shopping.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Large Animal Research Station

Visit the UAF Large Animal Research Station (LARS) to see muskoxen and reindeer buffalo up close learn about Alaska’s incredible Arctic animals through education and outreach.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

Step back in time at the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, home to an incredible collection of rare pre–World War II automobiles and beautiful vintage clothing and fashion from the same era. This is one of Fairbanks’ hidden gems and a fun stop for all ages even if you’re not usually a ‘museum person!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Great Alaskan Bowl Company

Stop at one of Fairbanks’ best local treasure shops! The Great Alaskan Bowl Company is one of the last working wooden bowl mills in the U.S. and a fun place to browse handmade bowls, ‘Made in Alaska’ gifts, birch syrup, smoked salmon, and unique souvenirs.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Alaskan Pipeline

Stop at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline to learn how this engineering masterpiece was built, why it matters, and get great photos up close while I share fun local history.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
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  • Meals. Final drop-off is included at your hotel or a dinner location of your choice in Fairbanks. Additional transportation after drop-off is not included. Food drinks are not included in price.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Golden Heart Tour gold panning, Arctic Animals Local Treasures will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Admission fee
  • MealsFinal drop-off is included at your hotel or a dinner location of your choice in Fairbanks. Additional transportation after drop-off is not included. Food drinks are not included in price.

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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